The MSc Biomedical Engineering at the University of Exeter equips you to address critical healthcare challenges by integrating engineering principles with biological and medical sciences. This postgraduate programme is ideal for those seeking to innovate in medical device design, diagnostics, and therapeutic technologies, a field crucial for improving patient outcomes and public health provisions. You will delve into areas such as orthopaedics, biosensors, and musculoskeletal biomechanics, gaining a profound understanding of how engineering solutions can transform medicine and enhance wellbeing.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree is delivered over one year, immersing you in a research-intensive environment. You will engage with compulsory modules covering research ethics, methodology, and a significant MSc dissertation, alongside specialised topics like finite element modelling and the biophysics of cells. The curriculum encourages hands-on application through potential engagement with modules in additive manufacturing or AI and data science. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for advanced roles in the medical technology sector, research institutions, or further doctoral studies.